Luling, Texas, has a terrific Chamber of Commerce Shop Local campaign, using “Homegrown” as the theme.
They are profiling local businesses in the news paper, organizing cash mobs, and more.
They even posted a big sign pointing highway travelers to the downtown business district.
How are you cultivating your local economy? If it includes a Shop Local campaign, check out our guide for small towns.
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